EbonyLife Media, a Nigerian Media Conglomerate, in partnership with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), has launched an initiative that offers a platform for writers of African heritage.
Themed Alo, a Yoruba word meaning ‘once upon a time,’ the initiative is set to open on September 24 and run through November 5, 2021.
The companies noted that writers can submit their television scripts and story documents. The entries will then be reviewed by a team made up of executives from EbonyLife and Sony Pictures, after which shortlists will be made.
What this means
- Entrants must be people of African heritage, born in any of Africa’s 54 countries or possess proven citizenship as a citizen of an African country, or be first-generation children.
- Successful candidates will have the opportunity to enter into a series of pilot development agreements with Sony Pictures and EbonyLife to create and write a pilot script.
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- The projects, once completed, will be pitched to major international broadcasters.
- Also, in this round of entries, the initiative is open to submissions from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. the European Union, Australia and New Zealand, besides Africa, while future submission periods could expand to further regions.
Speaking about the initiative, the CEO of EbonyLife, Mo Abudu said:
“The name of this initiative inspires me, as we chose a word which holds so much personal meaning for me.
“I am particularly thrilled about the writers’ initiative because it is in line with our continent-wide vision to harness and grow our creative economy.
“It is focused on global storytelling that is authentically African and that gives African writers access to the biggest international broadcasters in the world. It is a dream come true for me.”
